Ginsu 04817 International Traditions 14-Piece Knife Set with Block, Natural
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Ginsu 04817 International Traditions 14-Piece Knife Set with Block, Natural
Customer Review: Great Knives, Great Price
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought these for my Step-Mother's birthday and she loves them. Our family goes through cheap knife sets about once every 12 months, and it was well-past upgrade time. The first night she opened these knives we got good use out of them (steak night), and the next day I cooked and chopped 15 chicken breasts with them along with several large onions.. These knives are fantastic, I'm really considering throwing my $200 set from Macy's out the window and opting for these knives, they're that good for the price. It really is like in the cheesy infomercials where you "let the knife do the work."
I have no idea how they'll hold up in the long run, but Ginsu will replace them for $5 shipping if they ever dull or break... so they can't be that bad! Either way, at this sale price buying a new set every few years would be well worth it when compared to other, more expensive knife sets.
Customer Review: Talk about sharp!
Summary: 5 Stars
Look, I just moved into my first place. I have no utensils and I need to be able to cook. I saw the Ginsu set and remembered all the old infomercials from back in the 70's. I figured, if they're still making them, at that price ($27.00) how could I go wrong?
1st, the block is attractive I love having it on my countertop.
2nd, the blades are full length running all the way through the handle.
Finally, I was able to butterfly a steak that was fully defrosted with next to no effort.
For my next trick.. unrolling a turkey breast. Flawless.
A good part of that is the blade design. Serrated all the way to the tip. This is a much more efficient cutting edge than smooth.
For the price I don't think you could find a better set. Will they be around in 5 years? I'm not sure I care at that price. I'll enjoy them thoroughly until they die.
Customer Review: Haven't been able to try them yet, but they are sharp!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read a report that said each and every GINSU knife is tested 100% by cutting through a 747 commercial Airplane prior to packaging.
The UPS guy left the package on our front stoop and they are so sharp, that the weight of the knives alone caused them to cut through the package, then through the concrete stoop, through our foundation, then through (we assume) the Earth's mantle. We are guessing they are somewhere near the Earth's molten core by now and wouldn't be surprised to find out they cut through it completely and appear somewhere on the other side (China??). If you are in China and you see my GINSU knives pop through the ground, please contact me as I want them back.
They are gone forever. We never got to try them, but are pleased to report without a doubt GINSU are the sharpest knives ever.
Customer Review: Great Set! At a Great Price!
Summary: 5 Stars
After going through several cutlery sets that only got duller and duller over time, or just simply broke,
I went for this set and am VERY pleased.
Unbelievable quality at this price.
The knives are full tang, meaning the metal extends all the way to the end of the handle, not just riveted on.
So broken blades are a thing of the past.
(A knife from one "brand-name" set I previously owned, not "full tang", broke cutting cheddar cheese!)
Nice wooden storage block.
I would warn that these knives are SHARP. Handle with care
when you first use them. Especially the first time you happen to hand wash them.
Well worth the money.
And Super Saver shipping only sweetens the deal.
Customer Review: Great Knifes at Cheap Price, High Quality
Summary: 5 Stars
At first I was hesitant to buy this due to the low price but after reading the reviews i was convinced. We have had this for the past 6 months and they work perfect. they are very sharp and might even cut your finger if you are not careful. they cut like butter through every food we throw at it. vegetables cut paper thin, scissors cut through chicken bones with ease. dont recommend washing in dishwaher as the handles may discolor. i always hand wash them and they turn our perfect. i highly recommend this as it works just as good as any italian or french european type of knife. i always read many reviews prior to buying and this product has not let me down yet so i give it my seal of approval.